The Rificolona in Florence

Book a stay in Florence for 7th September 2009. The city will host the Rificolona, a celebration mainly for children, which is held on the eve of the Madonna’s Nativity, in Piazza Santissima Annunziata. Some people believe that the Rificolona stems from the arrival in Florence of the farmers and mountain populations from Casentino and Pistoia, looking to celebrate the religious event in the Florentine church and making the most of the possibility to sell their products at the fair held in the same square on 8th September.

The farmers had torches and lanterns with them for lighting their way into the city. The first “rificolone” (paper puppets with a light inside) were made by the inhabitants of Florence, inspired by those lanterns. Hanging from the windows of the houses, they managed to create an original and appealing environment. This is a historical and traditional event, that promotes and enhances and attachment of the inhabitants to their land.

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Galilei on Show in Florence

For anyone planning a travel to Florence, from 13th March to 30th August the beautiful Palazzo Strozzi will host a very original exhibition dedicated to Galileo Galilei: a tribute to his scientific discoveries, that date back to four centuries ago. The exhibition highlights the steps that led from the Aristotelic-Ptolemaic model of the universe to the Copernican and Galileian one: a very important historical moment, evoked by the presence of numerous finds, instruments, tools, and ancient drawings. The exhibition is open to public everyday from 9 AM to 8 PM, except on Thursday, when it is open from 9 AM to 11 PM.

Therefore the appointment with culture recurs in the city that gave so much to world's culture – and still does. Florence shows itself able to increase the value of its historical local tradition, by exalting and presenting again to the world public the most suggestive aspects of it. An opportunity to experience in first line the ancient tie that links us to our land.

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Visit the Art and Restoration Fair in Florence.

From 29th to 31st October 2009, the city of Florence has the pleasure of hosting the Art and Restoration Fair, a chance to focus both the public's and world of work's attention on the importance of valuing our country's cultural assets. The exhibition's aim is to ensure positive and constructive interaction between the numerous sectors involved in the worlds of art and culture, whilst confirming the significance of Florence in promoting the world of conservation, production and distribution of products projects, materials and articles.

This is an event of international importance, able to consolidate, in real terms, Italy's image and visibility, both in the sphere of artistic production and that of cultural awareness training for young people, protecting the Bel Paese's rich heritage.
The Fair is held in collaboration with the Regional Council of Tuscany, the Florence Tourist Office, the Florence Chamber of Commerce, and the Anna Lindh Foundation.

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From 29th to 31st October 2009, the city of Florence has the pleasure of hosting the Art and Restoration Fair, a chance to focus both the public's and world of work's attention on the importance of valuing our country's cultural assets. The exhibition's aim is to ensure positive and constructive interaction between the numerous sectors involved in the worlds of art and culture, whilst confirming the significance of Florence in promoting the world of conservation, production and distribution of products projects, materials and articles.

This is an event of international importance, able to consolidate, in real terms, Italy's image and visibility, both in the sphere of artistic production and that of cultural awareness training for young people, protecting the Bel Paese's rich heritage.
The Fair is held in collaboration with the Regional Council of Tuscany, the Florence Tourist Office, the Florence Chamber of Commerce, and the Anna Lindh Foundation.

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The Unicorn Festival in Florence

Make an appointment with fun in Vinci, in the province of Florence : from 25th to 26th July 2009 a role-play and comic book fair is taking place. The Unicorn Festival, a display of spectacle, and aimed particularly at children and young people, is the chance for fans of the genre to meet up. Every year sees more and more increasingly demanding people arriving, all due to the Fair's continual development of innovative themes and offers. Everything takes place in a traditional medieval context, accompanied by enchanting Celtic songs and fascinating dances.

Horror Fantasy plays a central role, and a special journey route will be set-up; one of the town's streets will also be the scene for horror role-playing. Expect to see lots of competitions, such as 'The Best Fantasy Creature' and 'Magic Arts Duelling'. Celebrated guests attending: Sergio Stano and Michele Madda, designer and writer of the 'Dylan Dog' comic book, published by Sergio Bonelli.

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International Craft Exhibition in Florence

If you are on holiday in Florence you cannot miss the "Mostra del Mercato Internazionale dell'Artigianato". The event will be held at the "Fortezza del Basso" from April 25th to May 3rd, daily from 10.00 am to 11.00 pm, except for the closing date in which the exhibition will take place from 10.00 am to 8.00 pm. The organization follows the path of past editions maintaining the division of six major areas of interest: territories, interior design, visions, world scenarios, taste, and fashion & jewels scenarios. The workers will present themselves according to the specific features of their products. It's a not-to-miss occasion of great interest and opportunities promoting a fruitful meeting between producers and consumers.

A fair that year after year has confirmed its superiority in exhibiting quality handicraft. During these 10 days it proposes to enhance the innovation and the tradition to which the different sectors are tied, promoting "Made in Italy" by means of meetings and multicultural convergences.

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Little Big Artworks in Florence

Florence is declared as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO during the year 1982. The city welcomes the tourists from all over the world to enjoy the art and events of the city. The International craft show organized each year during the month of April-May. This event in Florence wishes to increase the value of the craftwork heritage from an economic as well as cultural view point.

The another event which can be enjoy by the tourists from April to June is an international festival entirely dedicated to music that is held in the Municipal Theater in Florence, it is one of the oldest festivals in Europe. The city also celebrates the birth of St John the Baptist, with amazing fireworks displays. The tourists will get maximum entertainment and joy during their stay.

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